Description
Indulge in the bright, citrusy flavors of this Luscious Lemon Curd Cake. A tender lemon-infused cake filled with tangy lemon curd and topped with billowy whipped cream, this dessert is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Lemon Curd Filling:
- 1/2 cup lemon curd (plus more for filling)
Whipped Cream Frosting:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- fresh berries and lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the cake pan.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Make the cake batter: Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and flavorings, then mix in dry ingredients and milk.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the pan and bake until done.
- Assemble the cake: Slice the cake, fill with lemon curd, frost with whipped cream, and garnish before chilling.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade lemon curd.
- For extra lemon flavor, brush cake layers with lemon syrup.
- Best served chilled and can be made ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
